Can't Even Do Wrong Right

A masterpiece of rollicking blues and R&B, shot through with Elvin's stinging fretwork and performed with an undeniable spirit of raucous fun. Include five new Bishop originals, plus Elvin’s take on Jimmy Reed's "Honest I Do," Fats Domino's "Bo Weevil" and Lionel Hampton’s "Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop." Special guests include Mickey Thomas (of "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" and Jefferson Starship fame) and blues harp icon Charlie Musselwhite.

Rousing, down-home, feel-good music...spunky rhythms and razor-sharp slide...Bishop's a superb guitarist of great strength and skill...a rockin' good time.--Guitar World

Mickey Thomas: Vocals on "Let Your Woman Have Her Way" and Harmony Vocals on "Blues With A Feeling"Charlie Musselwhite: Harmonica on "Old School" and "No More Doggin'"Willie Jordan: Cajon on "Old School", Harmony Vocals on "Old School," "Bo Weevil" and "Can't Even Do Wrong Right"June Core: Drums on "Can't Even Do Wrong Right"Steve Evans: Bass on "Blues With A Feeling" and "Let Your Woman Have Her Way"Emily Bishop, Kristen Lindsat, Susan McKay: Background Vocals on "Dancin'"

Elvin wishes to thank: First of all, my wife, Cara Mariko Wada Bishop for her love, support and understanding through the years; Emily Miiko Bishop, my daughter, for being a beautiful person and keeping her Old School dad somewhat in touch with the modern world; the band--Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Steve Willis, Ed Earley , Bob Welsh (my partner in guitar crime) and our road manager Chris Hansen and sound man Ted Stancliff, for being such cool people and so good at what they do; Charlie Musselwhite and Mickey Thomas for their longtime friendship and outtasight musical talents; Willie Jordan, June Core and Steve Evans for their important musical contributions; Aldo Pannatoni for his advice, encouragement, and skillful video documenting; Steve Savage for his recording expertise, musical taste, and being fun to work with; Kid Andersen; Paul Thorn for his great cover art; Mike and Saori Kappus for their help, and for being nice folks; Roger Naber, Scott Burnett and all the Cruisers on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise; The Blues Foundation; and Bruce Iglauer and everybody at Alligator for welcoming us back.